42 Demetrius sent to Jonathan, saying, “I will not only do this for you and your nation, but I will greatly honor you and your nation, if I find an opportunity. (WEB) 43 Now therefore you shall do well if you send me men who will fight for me; for all my forces have revolted.” (WEB) 44 So Jonathan sent him three thousand valiant men to Antioch. They came to the king, and the king was glad at their coming. (WEB)
1 Maccabees 11:42–44
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